Reading stand



0. G. DURIG READING STAND May 14, 1929.

Filed July 29, 1927 Orv/a Z a ATTORNEY WITNESS:

Patented May 14, 1929.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

ORVAL GORBY DUBIG, OF WELLSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA.

READING STAND.

Application filed July 29,

This invention relates to reading stand embodying among othercharacteristics a platform adapted to tilt its Work at a desiredinclination.

Another object of the invention comprehends means for adjustably tiltingthe plat form.

An additional object of the invention comprehends a magnifying memberadapted for focusing reading matter and the like carried by the platformto materially aid persons having defective eye sight and for scientificstudy and research.

Vith the above and other objects in view, the invention further consistsof the following novel features and details of construction, to behereinafter more fully described, illustrated in the accompanyingdrawing and pointed out in the appended claim.

In the drawing:

Figure 1 is a vertical sectional view taken through the invention.

Figure 2 is a sectional view taken on line 22 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a fragmentary side elevation of a platform and focusingmember illustrating the application of an adjustable mounting for thefocusing member upon the platform.

Referring to the drawing in detail, wherein like characters of referencedenote corresponding parts, the reference character 10 indicates a standor desk provided with a top 11 and a shelf 12, the latter being adaptedto separate the interior of the stand or desk and the compartments 13and 14 which may be employed for storing and depositing literature andthe like.

Ears 15 being carried upon the sides of the desk and which are adaptedto receive therethrough a common shaft member 16. Cleats or otherfastening elements such as indicated at 17 fixed to the shaft 16 areadapted for connection with the under side of a platform 18. Theextremities of the shaft 16 being extended through sleeves 19 in theopenings provided in the ears and 1927. Serial No. 209,306.

which carry upon threaded portions thereof adjusting nuts 20 which whentightened against the outer ends of the sleeve 19 upon the shaft 16 willlock the platform 18 at a desired inclination. A ledge 21 being carriedupon one side edge of the platform 18 to prevent reading matter fromsliding from the platform when the latter is called into use. Sleevemembers 22 being carried upon the opposed side edges of the platform 18and which are adapted to receive standards 23 adjustably mounted thereinby thumb screws 24. V

A magnifying glass or other focusing element, such as indicated at 25being adapted for connection with the upwardly extending ends of thestandards 23 in order that the same may be raised and lowered upon theface of the platform 18 to magnify the print of reading matter carriedby the plat form. The invention being primarily designed for use personshaving impaired or defectiveeye sight but which may also be effectivelyemployed by scientists in the examination of specimens, etc.

The invention is susceptible of various changes in its form, proportionsand minor details of construction, and the right is here- .in reservedto make such changes as properly fall within the scope of the appendedclaim.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed is o A stand havingears located at spaced intervals thereon, sleeves extended horizontallythroughsaid ears, a platform, a shaft horizontally disposed withrelation to and fixed upon the underside thereof having its endsextended through said ears to pivotally and tiltably mount said platformabove the stand, and locking members car: ried upon the outermost endsof the shaft engageable with said sleeves to sustain the platform at adesired inclination between said ears and upon said stand.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

ORVAL GORBY DURIG.

